I was recently diagnosed with mycosis fungoides, and I am also a diabetic. I am already taking a series of meds. My doctor fills that all I m going through, I am depressed, so prescribed venlafaxine HCl er 37.5mg. He says that it should help me, I m just leary, I ve never taken any meds, for depression. I ve never been diagnosed with depression. Please tell me if this okay, will I be addicted to this medication?